Sanwo-Olu Presents N3.005 Trillion ‘Budget of Sustainability’ for 2025 to Lagos Assembly
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday presented the proposed 2025 Appropriation Bill, amounting to N3.005 trillion, to the state House of Assembly. The session was chaired by the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Dubbed the “Budget of Sustainability,” the proposal focuses on infrastructure development, economic diversification, and other key sectors critical to the state’s growth. […]
House of Representatives Rejects Bill for Single Six-Year Term for President and Governors
The House of Representatives has rejected the second reading of a bill proposing a single six-year term for the president and governors. The bill was dismissed during a plenary session on Thursday. Sponsored by Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and 33 other members, the bill also calls for the alignment of all elections to be held […]
Senate Approves President Tinubu’s ₦1.77 Trillion Loan Request to Address Budget Deficit
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) loan following a voice vote in favor of the proposal. The approval came after the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Senator Wammako Magatarkada (APC, Sokoto North), presented their report. The request, submitted by the President on Tuesday, […]
Finnish-Nigerian Separatist Leader Simon Ekpa Arrested in Finland on Terrorism Charges
Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader and self-declared Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has been arrested in Finland along with four others on charges related to terrorism. Local reports confirm that Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on November 21, facing allegations of public incitement to commit a […]
Banana Taped to Wall by Maurizio Cattelan Sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby’s Auction
A fresh banana taped to a wall—Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative conceptual artwork—was sold for $6.2 million at a New York auction on Wednesday, Sotheby’s announced. The piece, titled Comedian, was first unveiled at the Art Basel show in Miami Beach in 2019, sparking controversy and debate about whether it should truly be considered art, […]
Pwajok Jane Kangyang Becomes First Female SUG President in UniJos’ 49-Year History
Pwajok Jane Kangyang, a Medicine and Surgery student, has made history as the first female President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) at the University of Jos (UniJos). Her groundbreaking victory marks a significant milestone in the 49-year history of the institution, shattering a long-standing barrier and inspiring students across the university. The news of […]
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Dismisses Defection to APC Rumours, Declares Loyalty to Labour Party
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, has dismissed rumors suggesting he plans to leave the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, Rhodes-Vivour labeled the claims as false, categorically denying any intention to join the APC. He described the […]
Former UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott Dies Aged 86 After Battle with Alzheimer’s
Former UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has passed away at the age of 86 after battling Alzheimer’s disease. Sir Tony Blair led tributes, describing him as a “committed and loyal” public servant. Lord Prescott’s family, in announcing his passing, said he had “dedicated his life to improving the lives of others, championing social justice, […]
NAFDAC Raids Lagos Warehouse, Discovers Unregistered and Expired Products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse in Oke-Afa, Okota, Lagos, containing unregistered and expired goods. In a statement posted on X.com (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, November 20, NAFDAC revealed that its officials raided the facility after acting on intelligence. During the operation, they apprehended individuals unloading […]
Dangote Refinery Resumes U.S. Crude Imports After Three-Month Pause
The Lagos-based Dangote Refinery has resumed importing crude oil from the United States after a three-month hiatus, as it ramps up production levels. According to anonymous sources, the refinery recently purchased around two million barrels of WTI Midland crude from Chevron Corp. The shipment is expected to arrive at the 650,000-barrel-per-day petrochemical facility in Lagos […]